RBN Media, the broadcasting arm of the Washington Redskins, is DC’s Premier Sports Marketing Company. We own The Team 980/Redskins Radio, our digital assets and sell sports marketing programs – most often, aligning brands with the NFL and the Washington Redskins. We are seeking a Marketing, Promotions and Client Services Coordinator for our corporate office in Rockville, MD. The ideal candidate must have the following personal traits: have a professional demeanor with the ability to communicate clearly to executives at all levels (both internally and externally). He/she will be detail oriented and able to manage various tasks and meet demanding deadlines. This is a multi functional position that overlaps sales, marketing and promotions. The successful candidate must be well organized and be able to work in a fast paced environment. The ability to work independently by taking initiative, recommending solutions and making informed decisions is a must.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

Support Account Executives and Management

Web Site Updates

Web Banner and Graphic Production

Banner and Pre Roll Trafficking and Reporting

Fulfillment of Sponsorship Assets

Oversee Street Team, Events and Promotions

Prize Winner Coordination

Promotions Meeting Coordination

Maintain Promotional Calendar

Manage Vehicles

Copy Coordination

Research and Presentation Development

Hire and Manage Interns

Social Media Maintenance and Creation

Manage Tickets and Hospitality including Coordination of Catering

Merchandise Maintenance

Other Tasks as instructed by Director

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university

Graphic Design/Photoshop/WordPress Experience

Web Publishing Experience

Light Video and Audio Editing Experience Preferred

Ability to commute to office location in Rockville

Reliable vehicle to attend events and occasionally work out of Redskins Headquarters in Ashburn, VA.

Availability and willingness to work nontraditional hours including all Washington Redskins home games at FedExField and other assigned events

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience in developing activation plans with demonstrated knowledge of general promotional concepts and marketing principles

Proven experience to appropriately work with and around confidential information

This position reports to the Director of Marketing, Promotions and Client Services. Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to J. Marie Walker at walkerj@redskins.com.Red Zebra Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin or religion.

Accounting Intern

Red Zebra Broadcasting, LLC , (a/k/a ESPN980) is a local DC sports broadcasting company and is searching for a student Intern currently enrolled at a local college and pursuing a degree and career in Accounting or Finance. This is a temporary, part time, nonpaying position and suited for an individual who wants to learn accounting basics in a professional fast paced work environment.

You will work directly with the Corporate Controller, Finance staff and Chief Financial Officer.

Benefits

Gain an understanding of the accounting cycle and how financial data is summarized

Learn how to perform routine entry level accounting duties

Learn how to reconcile GL accounts utilizing MS Office

Learn how to analyze and compare financial results

Gain hands on experience with accounting and other business software

Duties

Enter original source documents into our accounting system (Quickbooks)

The purpose of this internship is to give students an opportunity to learn and provide support in the day to day operations of the Marketing & Client Services department. Responsibilities may include designing and creating new sales materials, planning and assisting in the execution of station promotional events, supporting the sales and marketing teams, client and market research, and working at station remote broadcasts including home game dates. Interns may also work with clients on day to day projects involving game day marketing campaigns and on-air advertising.

Skills and Abilities Required:

Applicants must be dedicated, hard-working, self motivated and open to learning new skills through hands-on experience.

Must apply creativity and initiative to all projects.

Clear verbal, written and typing/computer skills are essential.

Knowledge of media, sports and entertainment industries is preferred.

Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word programs are used daily.

Requirements and Reporting Structure:

This is an unpaid internship and students must earn college credit. Students must be entering at least their junior year in college to be considered. The main office location of Red Zebra Broadcasting is in Rockville, MD and applicants must be able to provide their own transportation to the station as well as possible events at FedEx Field in Landover, MD or Redskins Park in Ashburn, VA.

Red Zebra Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Organizations that distribute information about employment opportunities to job seekers may request notices of new full-time vacancies at Red Zebra Broadcasting by contacting our receptionist at 301-230-3500.

Street Team Position

ESPN980 Street Team Member

The Team 980 is in search of a few good all stars to join our street team! As an The Team 980 street team member, you will serve as a brand ambassador and gain a first-hand perspective into the many aspects of the sports radio, marketing and advertising industries! This part-time position is perfect for those looking for experience in promotions & live events.

Responsibilities include:

Setting up event and staging elements, attending promotions which include Redskins Games, Remote Broadcasts, station events, and sales appearances.

Supporting programming staff during live broadcasts, listener interaction at all events.

Requirements:

Must be dedicated, hard-working, self motivated and open to learning new skills through hands-on experience.

Must apply creativity and initiative to all projects.

Clear verbal skills and an outgoing, adaptive personality are essential.

Knowledge of media, sports and entertainment industries is preferred.

Must have access to reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and a comfort level driving station vehicles, full-size SUV’s.

Be able to lift at least fifty pounds and be able to learn how to set up station display materials.

Be available to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Ability to work a minimum of ten to twelve hours a week during football season.

Be able to work well in a team environment.

If interested, send your resume and a cover letter to J. Marie Walker at walkerj@redskins.com. No phone calls please.

Red Zebra Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Organizations that distribute information about employment opportunities to job seekers may request notices of new full-time vacancies at Red Zebra Broadcasting by contacting our receptionist at 301-230-3500.

Sports Account Executives

Sports Account Executive

Redskins Radio/The Team 980 is searching for Sports Account Executives with a track record of success to sell effective sports marketing programs out of our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland. We are seeking Media Sales professionals who have the creativity and marketing smarts to help high level corporate clients develop multiplatform sports oriented marketing campaigns.

The ideal candidate must be willing to work hard, stay organized and develop relationships with scores of companies – especially adept at creating new business. They must be driven to help their customers succeed.

Our team sells advertising across radio, television, digital, social and experiential platforms – many surrounding the most popular sports franchise in the area – the Washington Redskins! Also, important to our programs are our popular sports talk platforms including The Bram Weinstein Show, The Morning Blitz with Al Galdi, Cooley and Kevin with Chris Cooley and Kevin Sheehan, Inside the Locker Room with Doc Walker, Brian Mitchell and Scott Jackson, The Steve Czaban Show and ESPN Radio programming. The Team 980 Sports Account Executives also get the opportunity to sell various play-by-play packages surrounding University of Maryland Football and Basketball. Candidate must be a self-starter with a consultative, proactive sales approach who can generate new business while expanding the existing base of client advertisers.

Responsibilities include:

Job emphasis is on creating new business and up selling existing account lists.